1986 CHEVROLET C30 Recalls (3)

Campaign:
87V002000 on 01/22/1987
Component:
Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly
Manufactured:
07/31/1983 - 04/30/1986
Affected:
86,152
Defect:
Trucks failed to comply with requirements of fmvss 301, fuel system integrity, during a 30 mph frontal barrier test.
Consequence:
Greater than acceptable fuel spillage during and after acollision could result in a fire.
Correction:
Install an additional shield to the front of the original shield to protect the fuel tank.
Notes:
System: fuel tank/fmvss 301.vehicle description: light duty cab and chassis models equipped with a lowservice body.

Campaign:
91V217000 on 12/17/1991
Component:
Suspension:front:control arm:lower arm
Manufactured:
07/31/1984 - 07/31/1986
Affected:
166,624
Defect:
The left hand lower control arm can crack starting at the rear flange and progressing to the ball joint mounting hole and eventually cause the lower ball joint to separate from the control arm.
Consequence:
If the ball joint separates from the control arm, a lossof vehicle control could result in a vehicle crash without prior warning.
Correction:
Install a resinforced brace to the left hand lower control arm.
Notes:
System: steering.vehicle description: light trucks.note: this recall is an extension of 88v110000.

Campaign:
07E088000 on 10/29/2007
Component:
Equipment
Affected:
121,680
Defect:
Certain honeywell fram racing brand hp4 and hp8 oil filters that were manufactured from may 25, 2006, through september 14, 2007, and sold for use as replacement equipment for vehicles list above. the affected filters are marked with a date code a61451 through a72571 sequentially. the date code and part number appear on the filter housing. fram racing hp4 and hp8 oil filters not bearing a date code in this range are not affected by this recall. the gasket of the oil filter becomes more pliable under high temperatures and pressures.
Consequence:
This condition may cause inadequate sealing and loss of engine oil, possibly resulting in a fire.
Correction:
Honeywell will replace the affected oil filters free of charge. the recall began during november 2007. owners can contact fram customer service toll-free at 1-800-890-2075.
Notes:
Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

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